Question

benjamin sees an advertisement for a belt that causes weight loss. what is benjamins best option going forward?
○ a purchase the belt. it must work if its being advertised.
○ b immediately dismiss the idea that the belt will work as advertised.
○ c convince someone else to purchase the belt and see if it works for them.
○ d research the product, the company, and the legitimacy of the information provided.

question 6 (1 point)
(01 01 mc)
what must happen for scientific theories to be accepted as valid?
○ a scientific evidence must be reported, verified, and accepted by the scientific community.
○ b a hypothesis must be upgraded with supporting experimental evidence.
○ c biological manufacturers must conduct clinical trials.
○ d the research team must apply for and receive federal funding based on several early tests.

Explanation:

For the first question, blindly purchasing (a) or dismissing (b) without research is unwise. Convincing others (c) is unethical. Researching (d) ensures informed decision - making. For the second question, scientific theories need evidence reported, verified, and accepted (a). Upgrading a hypothesis (b) is part of the process but not sufficient. Clinical trials (c) are for specific applications. Federal funding (d) is not the core requirement for theory validity.

Answer:

d. Research the product, the company, and the legitimacy of the information provided.
a. Scientific evidence must be reported, verified, and accepted by the scientific community.